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Aileen Carlos

Board Member | JD

Aileen is a lawyer based in Portland, Ore. She was introduced to Fanconi anemia while attending law school with Jon Frohnmayer and taking classes from Dave Frohnmayer. She has worked in the legal nonprofit and education sector, and continues to support nonprofits with her legal and dispute resolution experience. Aileen grew up in Pittsburgh, Penn., and continues to be an avid Pittsburgh sports fan despite her distance. She and her partner recently bought their first home, with a fenced in yard that their dog adores. Aileen enjoys hiking and photography, and volunteers for several nonprofits in her free time.

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2025 Research Updates

Research is the answer to one day making FA a treatable, manageable disease. Here, you'll discover the most recent strides in FA research and activities funded by FCF. Every quarter, we'll bring you updates on newly funded grants, ongoing projects, and significant milestones.

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Celebrating Fatma Issak, 2025 Winn/Byrd Award Recipient

A Global Commitment to Care Born in Zanzibar and now living in New York, Fatma has dedicated herself to improving how healthcare is experienced, not just delivered. She currently works as a medical scribe at an OB-GYN clinic, supporting patients...

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Honoring Dr. John E. Wagner for a Lifetime of Impact

At the 2025 Fanconi Cancer Foundation Scientific Symposium in Minneapolis, the Foundation presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. John E. Wagner, MD, in recognition of his decades of groundbreaking work and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of people with Fanconi anemia (FA).

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